Letter of Reversion by Master William Forbes, and Elizabeth Lyon, his spouse, binding them and their heirs, on the repayment by the said Robert Forbes of the sum of 400 merks, and his giving a nine years' lease of the lands, to give up all titles and possession of the lands of Kirktoun of Echt in the barony of Cluny and sheriffdom of Aberdeen, 16th April 1560
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Letter of Reversion by Master William Forbes, son to Robert Forbes of Echt, and Elizabeth Lyon, his spouse, binding them and their heirs, on the repayment by the said Robert Forbes of the sum of 400 merks, and his giving a nine years' lease of the lands, to give up all titles and possession of the lands of Kirktoun of Echt in the barony of Cluny and sheriffdom of Aberdeen; with a provision that the lands shall not be redeemed before John Strachan of Thornton warns the said Robert Forbes, in terms of a letter of reversion given by the said Robert to the said John, of whom he holds the lands. Dated at Tellefour and signed 16th April 1560: an addition to the testing clause binding the said Mr. William and his wife to pay £10 Scots yearly during the nine years' lease. Alexander Youngson, notary, signs for Elizabeth Lyon. James Forbes, John Forbes and others, witnesses.
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- Creation: 16th April 1560
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Margaret Forrest 9th April 2013
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